carayan

I'm in the middle of a dilemma

I'm in the middle of deciding a new cooler and I just can't.

I have the following options:

Tuniq Tower: $60.
Xiggy Achilles: $69
TRUE Rev C: $75 (Passive)
Noctua NH-U12P: $79
Xiggy Dark Knight: $79
Megatron: $89 (Passive)

Which should I get? Which would be best? I mean yes I know the 'tron is the best, but I would also need to buy fans and the expense would be blown out..but nonetheless, help me work this out!

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candy_van

Of that list I'd say the Noctua, then Xiggy (since some other options are listed as passive)

Would a Megahalem be out of the question due to price as well?

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Turtlewrench

I would recommend reading shadows sticky on cooling at the top of this forum. I got myself a megashadow but the dark knight is also a great cooler.

But that's from things I have read and researched. Hope that helps some.

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jtypin

Have you considered the Mugen 2?

I have heard amazing things about it's price/performance ratio.

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DesertRat

Have you looked @ the Scythe Mugen 2 or one of the many cheap upgraded copies of the xiggy s1283?

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Dopamin3

Mugen 2 + a high quality fan or two like San Aces or Yate Loons.

carayan

I know that the xiggy is good for its price. The Mugen 2 would be the same price as the DK and the Noctua. I have about a week or so to make a decision, so I don't want to rush it. I'd be willing to get a Megahalem, but I'm worried it won't fit in my case.

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Sethy666

Megatron: $89 (Passive)
Xiggy Achilles: $69
Xiggy Dark Knight: $79

In that order,,, They are all great coolers.

Im concerned about the 'passive' title. I would be wacking fans on any CPU cooler, regards of manufacture's claims.

Let us know what you decide

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Idiot

Passive=fan can be ran slow

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A passive cooling solution means there is no fan involved. A fan completely eliminates the meaning of passive...

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